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(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum)Soviet Hand, Red Ground
1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.25
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.84
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: No warp depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Ghazni Wool Red Rugs - Hand Spun
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This dramatic rug depicts the Soviet 'hand' gouging through the middle of Afghanistan with "Jihad" written in Farsi script below. Tanks, helicopters, bombs, guns, and bullets fill in the negative space around the country. A single narrow black guard stripe borders the field.
Description of wool: Thick, plush
Sheen of Wool: Little sheen
Handle: Medium flop
Selvedge: Red wool overcast
Fringe: Red plain weave
Pile Material: 6mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Black cotton thread
